IWC Aquatimer ref 812 rare "white / cream dial" jaeger-lecoultre This classic DJ is fitted

This classic DJ is fitted with the pictured Bulang and Sons strap

that is stamped ‘1-69’ and is fitted with 516 endlinks

The dial has two vertical columns either side with black painted Roman numerals which is striking and funky in equal measure

and the correct unsigned crown

the Italians taking to the watch first

IWC Aquatimer ref 812 rare "white / cream dial" jaeger-lecoultre This classic DJ is fittedIt may not be a surprise ; we love purpose build watches (or tool watches ) and today we a treat ! This ref 812 is IWCs first true dive watch . These watches were introduced in the mid 1960 s a full decade later then watches From Rolex, Omega and Blancpain for example ! IWC thoughts about a dive watch were different ; As soon as you see the first Aquatimer, you know that the brand used the famous 37 mm Super Compressor case for the watch. Nowadays,